Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

Name: Historic Preservation Commission Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2024-06-13T16:00:00
End: 2024-06-13T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · June 13, 2024

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Wednesday, June 13, 2024 4:00 PM 5:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER AND ZOOM TELECONFERENCE MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Collum, Barlow, Dawson, Rodriguez Members Absent: -Crivello Staff Members Present: Planning Manager Hill, Principal Planner Roveri, Recording Secretary Arganbright CALL TO ORDER Chair Collum called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Recording Secretary Arganbright announced staff present and provided information to the public about how to participate by calling in to give public comment on the live web meeting. CONSENT ITEMS Approval of Minutes 2. April 11, 2024 (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061) Action: Approved as submitted. No comments. On a motion by Commissioner Dawson, seconded by Commissioner Rodriguez, and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission approved the CONSENT ITEMS as submitted: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Collum, Barlow, Dawson, Rodriguez NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 3 COMMISSIONERS: -Crivello ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS Daniel Armendariz suggested the Historic Planning Commission agendize to further discuss the work of his father, Arturo Rafael Armendariz. Armendariz stated his father was a war hero and was curious about the possibility of a commemorative building or plaque at Fort Ord. Commissioner Rodriguez commented that the County of Monterey has a Military and Veteran Affairs Office. Planning Manager Hill commented on the state of Fort Ord. Historical Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, June 13, 2024 PUBLIC HEARING 3. Consider 401 Camino El Estero; Sign Application SI-24-0068 for One Pedestrian- Oriented Freestanding Sign; Applicant Ethan Andrews; Owner City of Monterey; O-H1 Zoning District; Parks and Open Space General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Sections 15301 and 15331, Classes 1 and 31 Action: Approved Sign Application SI-24-0068 for One Pedestrian-Oriented Freestanding Sign at 401 Camino El Estero with conditions. Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions Principal Planner Roveri presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioners questions regarding - Applicant None. Public Comments None. Commissioner Comments The Commission expressed agreement with the height limit and the effect on the historic property. On a motion by Commissioner Rodriguez, seconded by Commissioner Barlow, and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission approved Sign Application SI-24- 0068 for One Pedestrian-Oriented Freestanding Sign at 401 Camino El Estero with conditions. AYES: 4 MEMBERS: Collum, Barlow, Dawson, Rodriguez NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 3 MEMBERS: -Crivello ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 4. Consider 581 Larkin Street (581 Scott Street): Historic Permit HP-24-0007 and Use Permit UP-24-0081 for a Two-Story Addition with Decks, Request for Setback Incentive, and Adoption of Historic Preservation Report; Applicant John Scourkes, Scourkes set Monterey LLC; R- 3-6-H-2 Zoning Designation; Medium Density Residential General Plan Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 18, Section 15270 Action: Continued Historic Permit HP-24-0007 and Use Permit UP-24-0081 for a Two- Story Addition with Decks, Request for Setback Incentive, and Adoption of Historic Preservation Report at 581 Larkin Street (581 Scott Street) to a date uncertain. Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions Planning Manager Hill presented the Agenda Report and answered Commission questions regarding the square footage of the proposed addition and the front setback. Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes Thursday, June 13, 2024 2 Historical Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, June 13, 2024 Applicant presented the proposed project, timeline of communication with the City, alterations and concessions made to initially proposed plans, and addressed issues in making further alterations to the plans. a Commissioner question regarding water credits. Hill answered Commissioner questions regarding proposed concessions from the applicant. Public Comments Daniel Armendariz had questions, but they were unable to be answered by the Commission or Staff because the meeting was in the phase for public comments. Architectural Historian Kent Seavey commented strongly in favor of the project and did not understand why Staff was suggesting denial of application. Seavey noted the project was not entirely visible due to trees and that other neighbor houses had flat roofs. Commissioner Comments The Commission project. The Commission also expressed a desire to see the massing of the proposed project via story poles and were concerned with the nearly doubling the size but appreciated the differentiation between the proposed addition and existing buildings. Public Comments Cont. The Commission opened public comment to ask questions of the applicant and allow them to respond. Commissioner Comments Cont. The Commission was concerned the project was not exempt from CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act). Hill noted that the Commission could determine that the Secretary of Interior Standards were met and the project could be exempt from CEQA. If the Commission could not find that the Secretary of Interior Standards were met, the project would not be exempt from CEQA. Commissioner Rodriguez asked a question regarding a potential third consultant report and Hill answered. Commissioner Barlow asked if concessions were included and Hill responded that to his understanding, they were. Chair Collum noted the Page & Turnbull recommendation for construction mitigation. Commissioner Rodriguez speculated if there was a way to compromise and get another consultant due to the differing recommendations from Page & Turnbull and Architectural Historian Meg Clovis. Commissioner Barlow believed the Commission would owe the applicant more concrete feedback. Hill responded to a Commission question by stating it would take multiple months to get a separate consultant and encouraged the Commission s inclination toward providing further design recommendations. Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes Thursday, June 13, 2024 3 Historical Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, June 13, 2024 Commissioner Dawson noted the applicant had invested a lot of time and money in the project, and the decision was not a decision to be made lightly. Hill stated the Commission had a quorum and should not continue the project for a lack of Commissioners. Public Comments Cont. The Commission opened public comment to ask questions of the applicant and allow them to respond. an aversion to pushing the decision out and making further changes in the did not have the funds to continue adjusting. Seavey was curious if the client and City could talk about painting the project into the landscape. Project Applicant and Architect John Scourkes stated they and the homeowners worked hard to make the project happen and make the project have contemporary use. Scourkes mentioned concessions made and stated that there must be some accommodation for the applicant. Principal Planner Roveri requested to keep order as the Commission had opened and closed public comment multiple times. Clovis talked about the significance of the property, keeping historical integrity, addressed the Page & Turnbull report, and touched on the glazing. future concessions. Hill explained the difficulties in applying the zoning and historic ordinances and processing multiple permits without a full historical designation and zoning on the property from the start. Commissioner Comments Cont. The Commission again expressed appreciation for the project and gave context versus the City of Carmel. Public Comments Cont. The Commission opened public comment to ask questions of the applicant and allow them to respond. Commissioner Comments Cont. No further comments. Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes Thursday, June 13, 2024 4 Historical Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, June 13, 2024 On a motion by Commissioner Barlow, seconded by Commissioner Rodriguez, and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission Continued Historic Permit HP-24- 0007 and Use Permit UP-24-0081 for a Two-Story Addition with Decks, Request for Setback Incentive, and Adoption of Historic Preservation Report at 581 Larkin Street (581 Scott Street) to a date uncertain. AYES: 3 MEMBERS: Collum, Barlow, Rodriguez NOES: 1 MEMBERS: Dawson ABSENT: 3 MEMBERS: -Crivello ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None COMMISSIONER COMMENTS None. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS 6. Planning Update Received. Roveri acknowledged Commissioner Dawson who had served on the Commission for 8 years and the meeting was the Commissioner s last meeting. Commissioner Dawson stated that she was proud to have served on the Historic Preservation Commission and feels that the Commission is in good hands. She hoped that the Mills Act would be re-instated so that home owners will be encouraged to maintain their historic homes, maybe by adding a condition that Mills Act properties be owner-occupied. She also stated that she would like to see an ordinance to prohibit demolition by neglect. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:44 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Principal Planner Chair Historical Preservation Commission Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes Thursday, June 13, 2024 5

Agenda

Historic Preservation Commission Commissioners Cathy Collum, Chair Agenda Linda Rath, Vice Chair Julie Barlow Thursday, June 13, 2024 Carole Dawson Carol O’Neil 4:00 PM Juan P. Rodriguez Council Chamber, 580 Pacific St. Jerilynn Smith-Crivello Monterey, California HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING:  Written comment: Members of the public may submit comment(s) to planning@monterey.org until ½ hour before the start of the meeting. These messages are not read aloud during the meeting but are made available to the meeting body and public at https://monterey.org/submitted-comments. All comments received become part of the record.  In-Person: Please see the meeting location listed above. Wearing a mask is recommended and encouraged.  Remote via ZoomGov Webinar: o Join on a computer or smartphone: https://monterey-org.zoomgov.com/j/1617397120 An up-to-date version of the Zoom software must be used. o Or join by telephone: Dial 833-568-8864 (Toll Free), 669-254-5252 (Campbell, CA) or 646-828-7666 (NY). If one number doesn’t work, please try another.  Enter Webinar ID: 161 739 7120 #  If prompted to enter a participant ID, press #  To “raise your hand,” dial *9. Once called upon, dial *6 to unmute o Need help using or updating Zoom? Read our Zoom Meeting Instructions (PDF)  This meeting will also stream live for viewing only on youtube.com/cityofmonterey (10 second delay) and on Comcast Channel 25 (up to 90-second delay). PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES AND TIME LIMITS: The total amount of time allocated for public comment on a particular issue and for each individual speaker is generally as follows: 1. Up to three minutes per speaker. 2. For regular Historic Preservation Commission meetings, there is one 15-minute public comment period for items not on the agenda. 3. The total time allocated for public comment: a. Items pulled from the consent agenda – 15 minutes each item b. Public Appearance items – 30 minutes each item c. Public Hearing items – 30 minutes each item At the time an item is considered, the Chair will ask those attending the meeting in person to line up at the podium or raise their hands, and for remote participants to use *9 on the telephone or the “raise hand” function in Zoom, if they wish to address the Historic Preservation Commission. The maximum amount of time for each person to speak and the total amount of time allotted for each item will be determined based on the number of people indicating an interest in speaking and the amount of business to be conducted on the agenda. In exceptional circumstances and when necessary to ensure a full opportunity for public input, the Chair may, with the Commission’s consent, adjust the amount of time allowed for public input and/or the time allotted for each speaker. FIELD TRIP The Historic Preservation Commission will not conduct a field trip to review the HPC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: June 7, 2024 CALL TO ORDER 1. Meeting Procedures CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed under Consent Agenda are routine and will be adopted by one motion unless a member of the Historic Preservation Commission or the public requests discussion or a separate vote. Approval of Minutes 2. April 11, 2024 ***End of Consent Agenda*** GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS The public may speak to any item that is not on the agenda and that is in the City of Monterey’s subject matter jurisdiction. PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearings are held to receive a staff presentation and public comment on certain items prior to Historic Preservation Commission action. NOTICE CONCERNING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS: If you challenge the Historic Preservation Commission’s zoning, planning, or land use decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing on the matter, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at the time of or prior to the public hearing. (Government Code section 65009.) 3. Consider 401 Camino El Estero; Sign Application SI-24-0068 for One Pedestrian-Oriented Freestanding Sign; Applicant Ethan Andrews; Owner City of Monterey; O-H1 Zoning District; Parks and Open Space General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Sections 15301 and 15331, Classes 1 and 31 4. Consider 581 Larkin Street (581 Scott Street): Historic Permit HP-24-0007 and Use Permit UP-24-0081 for a Two-Story Addition with Decks, Request for Setback Incentive, and Adoption of Historic Preservation Report; Applicant John Scourkes, Scourkes Architecture; Owners: Liam O’Brien and David McLoughlin, Somerset Monterey LLC; R-3-6-H-2 Zoning Designation; Medium Density Residential General Plan Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 18, Section 15270 COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioners may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, or make a brief report on their activities. In addition, a Commissioneror the Historic Preservation Commission may provide a referral to staff or other resources for factual information. (Government Code section 54954.2(a)(3).) Historic Preservation Commission 6/13/2024 4:00:00 PM 2 INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Staff may make announcements and may request clarification or direction regarding the scheduling of meetings and study sessions. 5. Planning Office Update ADJOURNMENT The general policy of the Historic Preservation Commission is that the Afternoon Session will end no later than 5:30 p.m. and the Evening Session will end no later than 11:00 p.m. Any public agenda items that have not been completed within the designated adjournment time may be formally extended by the Commission, or continued to the next regularly scheduled Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, or continued to a Special Meeting. Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on these matters within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, are available at: monterey.org/submitted-comments and in the Planning Office at 570 Pacific St., Monterey, CA 93940 during regular business hours. Information distributed to the Historic Preservation Commission at the Historic Preservation Commission meeting becomes part of the public record. Historic Preservation Commission decisions may be appealed within ten (10) days from the date of the decision on forms available in the Planning Division during business hours. When the tenth day falls on a weekend or a holiday, the appeal deadline date is the next working day following the holiday or weekend. An appeal fee will apply. CITY OF MONTEREY'S 24-HOUR SUGGESTION HOTLINES: Voicemail: (831) 646-3799 Fax: (831) 646-3793 Email: suggest@monterey.org WebPage: http://www.monterey.org INTERPRETATION: The Historic Preservation Commission invites and encourages public participation at its meetings. Requests for language interpretation may be made by contacting the City Clerk at cityclerk@monterey.org or 831-646-3935. The City Clerk will make every effort to accommodate requests for interpreter assistance. Requests should be made as soon as possible in advance of any meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission. The City is committed to addressing language interpretation requests swiftly in order to maximize public participation. ACCESSIBILITY: The City of Monterey is committed to including the disabled in all of its services, programs and activities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at cityclerk@monterey.org or (831) 646-3935. Notification 30 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II]. Later requests will be accommodated to the extent feasible. For communication-related assistance, dial 711 to use the California Relay Service (CRS) to speak to City offices. CRS offers free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you require a hearing amplification device to attend a meeting, dial 711 to use CRS to talk to the City Clerk's Office at (831) 646-3935 to coordinate use of a device. Upcoming city meetings are listed at http://isearchmonterey.org More information is available by calling (831) 646-3885 Historic Preservation Commission 6/13/2024 4:00:00 PM 3

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